ALACHUA – A fitness competition drawing approximately 200 participants, the start of the fall youth soccer season and a Friday night appearance by youth football and cheer athletes highlighted a weekend of recreational activities in Alachua. The largest of the events took place Saturday, Aug. 29, when Go Primal Fitness presented a HYROX simulation at…
ALACHUA – Young runners from across the area recently put their endurance to the test as Legacy Park hosted a cross country meet that drew athletes ranging in age from 8 to 17 to the city-owned property. The meet, held on the City of Alachua Recreation & Culture Department’s 105-acre Legacy Park property, featured boys…
ALACHUA – Fall youth sports and recreation programs are getting underway in Alachua, with registration deadlines approaching for baseball, softball, volleyball, soccer and the city’s Music and Arts Program. The City of Alachua Recreation & Culture Department is encouraging families to register soon, noting that programs will close registration once their respective deadlines are reached….
ALACHUA – Soccer players from across the community took to the field Saturday as the Santa Fe High School boys soccer organization and the Alachua Youth Soccer Alliance hosted the inaugural 3v3 Rumble Challenge, a one-day tournament that combined competition with fundraising for the school’s soccer program. The event featured youth and adult divisions, drawing…
~ The following is a press release provided by the Alachua Police Department. It has been published here as received, without additional reporting or editing by Alachua County Today staff. ~ ALACHUA – Earlier today, Chief Jesse Sandusky attended a Florida Department of Transportation award ceremony recognizing inmate workers from the Florida Department of Corrections…
ALACHUA – After nearly two decades overseeing the City of Alachua’s finances and more than 25 years in local government, Robert Bonetti retired Thursday, ending a career marked by fiscal stewardship and a commitment to public service. While much of his work took place outside the public eye, city officials said his influence extended well…
ALACHUA – The City of Alachua is preparing to celebrate America’s 250th Independence Day with a huge bang as the 26th annual Fourth of July Celebration returns to Legacy Park on Saturday, July 4. The family-friendly event will feature live music from Uncle Morty’s Rhythm Cream Band, food vendors and the City’s signature fireworks show…
~ The following is a press release provided by Alachua County. It has been published here as received, without additional reporting or editing by Alachua County Today staff. ~ ALACHUA COUNTY – In Observance of Independence Day, most Alachua County offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, with the exception of emergency services, Animal Resources…
ALACHUA – Residents of all ages gathered on June 19 to celebrate Juneteenth with an evening of music, food, fellowship and reflection on community and history. The annual observance drew families and neighbors together for a program that emphasized unity, resilience and the significance of Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in…
~ The following is a press release provided by Humane Society of North Central Florida. It has been published here as received, without additional reporting or editing by Alachua County Today staff. ~ GAINESVILLE — As heat indexes continue to exceed 100 degrees across North Central Florida, the Humane Society of North Central Florida (HSNCF) has been…
